John Butterworth 1651–1731
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5 researchers on YourRoots have John Butterworth in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 5 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through John Butterworth 1651–1731
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Immediate Family
Biography
John Butterworth was born in 1651 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA, the child of john butterworth and sarah freeman. John Butterworth married hanah wheaton. John Butterworth passed away in 1731 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
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1Marriage Records Massachusetts, U.S., Compiled Marriages, 1633-1850
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2Vital Records Massachusetts, U.S., Town and Vital Records, 1620-1988
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3Marriage Records U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700
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4Record North America, Family Histories
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from John Butterworth
This ancestor line traces from Halifax, Yorkshire, England (1438) to Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts Bay Colony, British Colonial America (1651) across 8 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- John Butterworth (1651–1731) was born in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA and died in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. 5 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 5 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
- It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
- Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.
Related Records
John Butterworth's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record